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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.29, 1,209.06 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.29, 1,209.06 and 526.91 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.29 : 1,209.06 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.29/1,209.06 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.29x = 1,209.06 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.29x = 637,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,059.76/876.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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